The largest study of mass shooters ever funded by the U.S. government reveals stunning information about perpetrators. Source: Vice News Authors David Noriega and Tess Owen … [Read more...]
Nearly all mass shooters since 1966 have had 4 things in common
Hamline, Metro State professors create a database to shed light on mass shooters
The Goal for the mass shooter database is prevention Source: Star Tribune Author: Shannon Prather … [Read more...]
There is no single profile of a mass shooter. Our data show there are five types.
To really understand the profiles of mass shooters, you have to look at where the crime took place. Attacks in churches are perpetrated by a different type of person than attacks in malls and restaurants. And attacks at schools are carried out by very different types depending on whether they are at colleges or high schools. Source: Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Mass shootings raise questions about security and training
Mass shooters who target schools and workplaces are typically insiders such as students or employees, calling into question the effectiveness of security measures and training, according to one of the most comprehensive studies of the subject. Source: The Wall Street Journal Author: Zusha Elinson … [Read more...]
What school shooters have in common
School shooters have four things in common and those four things present opportunities for intervention. Source: Education Week Authors: Jillian Peterson and James Densley … [Read more...]